Relieving Ulnar Nerve Pain: Duration and Heart Impact Explained
Joint numbness and pain? 1. What methods can alleviate ulnar nerve paralysis, and how long does it typically last? Note: Since last night until now. 2. What impact can the aforementioned symptoms have on the heart? Thank you very much for the doctor's response. 3. What m...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If the left chest discomfort and pain are caused by the heart, it may sometimes radiate to the shoulder, but it rarely affects a single finger. You mentioned ulnar nerve entrapment, which is primarily caused by resting the elbow on a hard surface or applying pressure to th...[Read More] Relieving Ulnar Nerve Pain: Duration and Heart Impact Explained
Head Injury After Car Accident: Pain Management and Care Tips
A friend was in a car accident? Hello, the friend of mine had a car accident yesterday and hit their forehead, resulting in bruising and a small abrasion. Other injuries include abrasions on various parts of the body. After resting at home for a day, they still experience headach...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematoma, head trauma is mostly mild. However, the following conditions warrant consideration of delayed bleeding and require a visit to the emergen...[Read More] Head Injury After Car Accident: Pain Management and Care Tips
Understanding Numbness in the Lower Lip: Possible Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the lower lip? Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. When I brush my teeth, I feel a tingling sensation in my left lip, and when I touch the skin on my left jaw, I also feel a tingling sensation. Could you please explain what mig...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms mentioned, it is suspected to be a trigeminal nerve disorder. It is recommended to consult a neurologist for examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Lower Lip: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Swallowing Difficulties: A Neurological Perspective
Dysphagia Hello, doctor. I have mitral valve prolapse and have been experiencing palpitations for the past six months (it became particularly uncomfortable on August 7, which led to an echocardiogram diagnosis). Recently, I have been having some difficulty swallowing while eating...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for a detailed examination.[Read More] Understanding Swallowing Difficulties: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Pain Management and Recovery Insights
Facial nerve paralysis with left-sided facial pain during treatment? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing an imbalance and paralysis in my face on August 1st. After seeking treatment at the hospital on August 3rd, I have been undergoing a combination of Western medication and acu...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometimes patients...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Pain Management and Recovery Insights
Understanding Back Pain: Insights for New Moms with SLE
Back problems Hello, doctor! I have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and my levels are currently normal. I just gave birth 13 months ago! However, due to my child's significant weight, I find it challenging to carry and care for them, as my physical strength is quite limi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If your symptoms of pain persist, you may want to consider fibromyalgia syndrome. Statistically, individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk of developing this condition. Although the pathogenic mechanisms remain unclear, it may be related to...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: Insights for New Moms with SLE
Understanding Median Nerve Compression: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Numbness and tingling in the right ring finger and partial pain in the median nerve area? Three weeks ago, due to work (holding a clamp for about 2 hours), I started experiencing numbness in the right half of the proximal phalanx of my right ring finger, along with a feeling of w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to the clinical symptoms caused by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the "carpal tunnel," formed by the wrist bones and ligaments, by the ligament located above the nerve. The median nerve is responsible for th...[Read More] Understanding Median Nerve Compression: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Lower Back Nerve Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Lumbar radiculopathy Recently, I have been experiencing nerve pain in my lower back, which has occurred three times (approximately every 2-3 weeks). During these episodes, I feel restless and uncomfortable. After the episodes, I experience low-grade fever, and shortly thereafter,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to consider symptoms related to nerve compression due to a herniated disc, which may cause localized inflammatory responses leading to back pain, as well as nerve root compression resulting in numbness and tingling extending to on...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Nerve Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding and Managing Chronic Calf Pain: Causes and Solutions
Calf pain Hello doctor, I have had sudden calf pain since childhood. It used to occur mostly at night while I was sleeping, causing such intense pain that I couldn't sleep, or waking me up from sleep. The pain would last anywhere from half an hour to several hours. However, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider calf muscle cramps caused by lactic acid accumulation. Additionally, symptoms may arise from poor venous return in the lower extremities, with primary causes including slow blood flow and hematological disorders. I...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Chronic Calf Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness, Nausea, and Weakness: Possible Neurological Issues
Dizziness, nausea, and weakness or numbness in the limbs? Hello, I started experiencing dizziness upon waking up on June 9th, initially thinking it was due to getting up too quickly. However, the dizziness persisted throughout the day, occurring whether I was standing, sitting, o...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, I'm not sure if you have issues with sleep apnea. Some symptoms may suggest autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Our autonomic nervous system is regulated by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems; one acts as the accelerator, ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Nausea, and Weakness: Possible Neurological Issues
Understanding Hand Numbness: When to See a Neurologist
You should consult a neurologist for numbness in the palm of your hand? Hello Doctor: Since yesterday, I have noticed a slight numbness in my right hand when I make a fist, but it does not affect my daily life. However, today, even without making a fist, I feel a slight pain in t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest median nerve pathology, commonly known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to the clinical symptoms caused by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel, which is formed by the carpal bones and ...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Right Side Lower Back Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
Numbness in the right lower abdomen (right side of the navel)? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing numbness in my right lower back for five days. It goes away for a while when I scratch it, but the numb sensation comes back intermittently. I realized that the day before the n...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may be related to a lumbar disc herniation. Symptoms often worsen with coughing or sneezing, which can exacerbate nerve root pain. A disc protruding posteriorly or posterolaterally can compress the nerve roots, leading to clinical s...[Read More] Understanding Right Side Lower Back Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Cervical Spine Vascular Issues: Symptoms and Solutions
Cervical vascular issues Hello, doctor. A year ago, I underwent cervical traction therapy due to cervical degeneration. However, after just one session of traction, my body began to undergo significant changes. Initially, I experienced dizziness, headaches, rapid heartbeat, insom...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if rehabilitation does not yield satisfactory results, an MRI of the cervical spine may be considered. The symptoms you mentioned may be related to cervical disc herniation, which often exacerbates nerve root pain during coughing or sneezing. A d...[Read More] Understanding Cervical Spine Vascular Issues: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Neck Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Neck pain Hello doctor, I slipped in the bathroom the day before yesterday and hit the back of my head on the threshold. That night, I noticed that when lying down, lifting my neck caused some pain and tightness. It has persisted until today; turning my head slightly to the left ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem more like a neck muscle strain. Regarding intracranial hemorrhage, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or obvious local hematoma, head trauma is mostly mild. However, consider delayed bleeding and seek e...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Heel Walking and Toe Lift Issues After a Motorcycle Accident
Walking on the heels (unable to lift the toes of the right foot)? Hello Doctor: Three years ago, I fell off my motorcycle and injured my lower back. Now, when I walk, I can lift the toes of my left foot, but I cannot lift the toes of my right foot. Could this be due to nerve comp...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many potential causes for leg weakness, such as muscle atrophy and lumbar nerve compression, which need to be evaluated. Your symptoms may suggest peroneal nerve dysfunction, one of the most common localized neuropathies in the lower ex...[Read More] Understanding Heel Walking and Toe Lift Issues After a Motorcycle Accident
Which Specialist Should You See for Neck Pain and Stiffness?
Which specialty should I see? Hello, Doctor. I have been studying for a long time and sitting for extended periods. Over the past six months, I often feel a tightness in my cervical spine, and my neck feels somewhat stiff. Even during regular activities, I sometimes notice someth...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical spine disorders. External factors such as traffic accidents, falls, head impacts against hard objects, or excessive force during cervical rotation can lead to cervical instability, dislocation, and cervica...[Read More] Which Specialist Should You See for Neck Pain and Stiffness?
Post-Concussion Fatigue: Understanding Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Feeling fatigued one month after a fall? On May 4th, I had a motorcycle accident and was wearing a three-quarter helmet at the time. There was no external injury or bleeding to my brain, but I primarily injured my chin. I was hospitalized for a week, and the diagnosis indicated a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematomas, head injuries are mostly minor. However, the following conditions should prompt consideration of delayed bleeding and a visit to the emer...[Read More] Post-Concussion Fatigue: Understanding Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Unilateral Scalp Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Unilateral scalp numbness? Hello, doctor. Due to my work, I often have to sit for long periods and I also have a habit of staying up late. Additionally, I have iron deficiency anemia. Recently, I've been experiencing sudden numbness on the right side of my scalp, occurring 5...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical spine disorders, as the likelihood of intracranial hemorrhage is relatively low. External factors such as traffic accidents, falls, head impacts against hard objects, or excessive force during cervical rot...[Read More] Understanding Unilateral Scalp Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing involuntary muscle twitching in my left thigh quite frequently over the past week. Aside from this, I have not experienced any other discomfort, and it does not affect my normal daily activities. I hav...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to a herniated disc, which can also occur as a result of sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist suddenly, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing excessive force, for e...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Numbness and Burning Sensation in the Back
Numbness and burning sensation in the back? Hello, doctor. This morning when I went to work, I felt numbness and a burning sensation in my back, which extended up to my shoulders, with more pronounced numbness on the right shoulder. Could this be related to the fact that I'v...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical spine disorders, primarily symptoms occurring at the C5-C6 vertebrae. External factors such as traffic accidents, falls, head impacts against hard objects, or excessive force during cervical rotation can l...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Burning Sensation in the Back